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Still Going; My Journey so Far
I have been either overweight or obese since childhood. When I had just turned 26 was diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic and placed on oral medication. Despite diet, exercise and medication was never able to control my blood sugars and was placed on insulin after 7 years. I developed neuropathy throughout my body but kept on…
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Its just not easy to lose on my own
How many times have I started to lose weight only GAIN IT BACK? This has been a life time struggle. Oh I know I am not alone. If it were easy I'd of been at goals over 8 years ago. Being older it's surely not easy, but I also did not find it easy when I was in my 40's or even 50's. I first gained weight in my mid 30's, but…
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Add me for friends
Looking to add more people for a support group to reach goals. Feel free to add me and I’ll do the same :)
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It's been a busy year! Almost 170 pounds lost
A continuation from https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10840332/1-year-and-3-months-146-pounds-lost#latest Though it's been hectic, I've still been keeping up with the fitness goals (though I always forget to track them here now), training, eating right, even published a book (not fitness related). I met…
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For the first time in 2 and a half decades, I'm under 200
I can't believe I made it under 200 pounds in less than 2 years, which means I'm that much closer to my goal. I still look in the mirror and see fat or loose skin, but when I look at pictures, I can see the difference. And more importantly, I feel the difference too. Just thought I'd share this snapshot of the scale during…
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Stressed about a lack of stressors?
My junior year was the year I was in treatment. When I came back, I had over 60 overdue assignments. I barely got by, and I think I got so used to having behind work in school. Now I’m obviously a senior, and for the entire first quarter, I just didn’t do my homework. I was behind on almost everything, and had so much to…
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My countdown to healthier
So I started Nov 1 with the goal of making better health choices in order to be healthier and comfortable in my body. This is actually my second time with MFP. I lost 80 lbs the first time several years ago but since then I've had 4 kids and put back on most of that. I'd love to connect with others to keep each other…
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CONSISTENCY MATTERS
Hi I'm Rebekah and I am a food addict. I decided to use this app because I saw someone on FB mention its ease of input of food and I was like that is what I need. I have been faithful in logging my meals for 12 days. This is big for me because I struggle with being consistent. I need to have a surgery and did not want to…
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Looking for success stories
Who does not use a fitness tracker but has still lost weight? How did you do it? My Fitbit broke and I am debating getting a new one. I’d like to hear success stories from people who’ve not had one. Are the exercise calories burned when you log an exercise accurate? I realize Fitbit calories burned are just an estimate as…
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32f waiting on a hip replacement and MFP is a lifesaver
I was in an accident 6 months ago that destroyed my hip. It was devastating to go from being able to run for hours on end to not being able to walk more than a few steps unassisted. I'm still waiting on a hip replacement. I ran a 10 mile road race exactly a week before the accident and 5 miles the day before and had been…
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I've come so far! It is possible!
One year ago January 5th 2021 I decided I was going to change. I was going to stop with the excuses and take my health and life back! I had every excuse in the book...I'm in my 40's this is just how it is...I'm to busy taking care of my husband and kids....I don't have time for exercise with a full time job..etc etc...I…
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New to the Fitness App
Hello I am new to using my fitness pal app. Currently overweight or obese. Embarrassingly I am only 5’ 5” and an adult female at 34 years old and weighing 203 pounds at my top weight. I have lost 7 pounds naturally through calculating. I have lost 7 pounds naturally through working a labor intensive job and I have a lot…
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I needed support was at 288 am now at 179 today. How did I do this? 5% Challenge
When I weighed 288 lbs and TRIED to lose on my own, I got to 256 and it STALLED HORRIBLY at that point. Sigh. I knew needed help. I did a search and found a site that has since been discontinued (Sparkpeople) but on that site I joined a team known as the 5% Challenge!! And now? I am at 179 this AM!! WOOHOO I can walk…
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Going without eating sweets for a 2 weeks (updated)
I make an error in doing this challenge from 1/7/22 to 1/22/22. Instead, The two-week challenge is from 1/7/22 to 1/21/22.
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Don't Quit
All I want to say is don't quit. Don't give up. It won't be easy. But you can achieve whatever you set your mind to do. Just don't quit. My journey started in June 2020 Down 100 lbs.
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Anything is possible!!!
I started this journey just before the pandemic at 430 pounds. Thanks to myfitnesspal, and consistent exercise I am now gearing up for my first full marathon on January 9th at 210 pounds. I tried everything to lose weight in the past. Every diet under the sun. Myfitnesspal made me realize that it’s not about dieting. You…
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My Weight loss journey
Hello I have made a decision to start getting healthy. I have joined Noom and have started back. To the gym. I’ve literally tried every diet but now I’m learning how to portion control and eat real food.
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Hey guys!
I joined a while back but I’m just now hoping to find other committed people to converse with! I wish you luck on your journeys!😊
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100+ pounds down in 6 months!
Over 100 pounds lost since June 18th! :) It's done wonders to help my mental health and energy. I'm so grateful and only motivated even more to keep rebuilding myself and go harder into not just this, but literally anything I want to achieve. 😤 also, sorry for the lack of a decent "before" pic. When I was obese, I kinda…
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What’s changed for the better since starting?
Tonight when I did my Just Dance workout I noticed that at the end of it I wasn’t completely winded. Just a few weeks ago I was darn near falling over looking for some water by the end of it but tonight I finished up my dance session without feeling miserable at the end. I was also #5 in World Dance in the hardest room!!…
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Running
I am a 47 year old ex smoker and drinker whose had enough of my lifestyle. I want to eat healthy, get fit, start running and feel better again. I started a 6 week challenge course a couple of years ago and felt fantastic but injured my Knee and never went back. Any advice would be great. Thanks Mark
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My 4 stone weight-loss in 7 months
Hi, I’ve managed to lose 4 stone in 7 monthly while doing daily workouts and using this app, eating 1,200 calories - 1,500 calories each day :) ]
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Introducing myself
At 70 years young I am starting again with my own volumetric/zoom type of eating plan. I need to lose 75 lbs., but I’d like to lose 100. After a week, Holiday sweet cravings are gone. I am trying to keep things simple with eggs, smoothies, or oatmeal with low sugar/fat yogurt and berries for breakfast; a giant non-starchy…
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Need support? Come and join us on the 2022 Winter 5% Challenge!
We all need support in losing weight, or rather getting healthier of which losing the weight is a byproduct. WOOHOO TO THAT!! What is the 5% Challenge? (note not all make their 5% Goal, I do not usually, but any loss, is a loss!!) join this supportive team and let's have fun as we lose 5% of our weight, make new friends…
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More than half way there